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Encountering Jesus in the New Testament
Directed Reading Worksheet
Chapter Six: The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles: Jesus the Savior
Directions: As you are reading through the chapter, fill in the missing information.
Pages 175-179 Background on Lukes Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles
1. Tradition identifies ___________________________________________ (who
might have been attracted to Judaism) as the author of the third Gospel. This
person is responsible for writing the Gospel with the most words and its sequel,
_______________________________________. The
______________,_____________________,______________________ of the
Gospel of Luke and ____________ are very similar. A strong proof that Luke
authored them is that both works are addressed to the same person ______________________________.
2. On the basis of certain we passages in Acts, Church writers, like the secondcentury _________________________________, identify the author of LukeActs as _______________________________________________________
_____________________.
3. If Luke was indeed _______________ companion during some of his missionary
adventures, it is likely that Luke used a __________________________________
to help him construct some of the history of Acts. Yet another tradition that comes
from an early prologue to the Gospel mentions that Luke was from
__________________________________ and died in ___________________.
4. T or F. (If false, explain why). The author of Lukes Gospel personally knew the
historical Jesus.
5. We can also deduce that Luke wrote for ______________________________
churches, most likely those founded by ______________________.
6. The Gospel clearly appeals to a Gentile audience. Identify four reasons that
Lukes Gospel appeals to a Gentile audience.
a.
b.
c.

d.
7. List the three main sources the author of Luke used to write his Gospel.
a.
b.
c.
8. The prologue to the Gospel provides solid information on why it was written,
what it is about, and how the author went about it. This passage informs us that
__________________________ others have written a Gospel and this it is now
Lukes turn to write an _____________________________ account. He does so
by studying his ________________________ and _________________________
___________________________
9. His interest in history helps him construct a unified work with
____________________________ as a central symbol in his presentation.
10. Theophilus means ___________________________________
11. Whether Theophilus was a _____________________________________,
perhaps the ____________________________________ of the Gospel, or a
______________________ for all Christians, this name help prove the unity of
Lukes two-volume work.
12. If we look at Luke-Acts as a unit, we can detect Lukes master plan. It revolves
around his belief in 3 periods in salvation history. List these 3 periods.
a.
b.
c.
13. In his opening Gospel address to Theophilus, Luke states his major reason for
writing. He wants to show Theophilus and all readers that their
____________________________________________ was sound. His purpose
for writing the Gospel was to ___________________________________.

Pages 180-187 Common Themes in Luke and Acts

14. There are several common themes that appear in both Luke and Acts that make
these works unique. List five
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
15. Read Lk 4:18-19. In this prophecy, Jesus is detailing the main outline of his
ministry. He came to __________________________________________, help
_______________________________, perform __________________________
_______________, work for _____________________________, and celebrate
___________________________ in the world.
16. T or F. (If false, explain why). Jesus defends himself against the people from his
hometown by saying no prophet ever receives honor in his own hometown.
17. These verses in Lukes Gospel are important form many reasons. Give three
reasons
a.
b.
c.
18. Which scripture verse notes the importance of prayer, the presence of women
disciples, and the central role of Mary as a faithful witness to her son and a source
of strength to the apostles and other disciples? Write out the entire verse.
19. Why is the number twelve significant?
20. The coming of the Holy Spirit to the Church took place on
_________________________, also known as the ________________________,
a pilgrimage feast __________________________ after Passover which

commemorated Gods giving of the _______________________________ at

Sinai.
21. ___________________________________ converts were baptized on the first
Pentecost, often called the _____________________________ of the Church.
22. In Acts 2:42-47, Luke depicts the characteristics of an ideal Christian community.
List the four.
a.
b.
c.
d.
23. List the three dramatic stages in which Luke viewed history.
a.
b.
c.
24. T or F. (If false, explain why). Acts has been termed the Gospel of the Holy
Spirit.
25. The _________________________ and _______________________ were
inseparable in Jesus ministry.
26. The message to be learned from Jesus example is that we should
_______________________________________________________________.
Prayer enables the Holy Spirit to _______________________________in the
_______________________________
27. T or F. (If false, explain why). The early Church did not often follow Jesus
example of prayer.
28. What did Jesus reveal to us about prayer?

29. Jesus example shows us the perfect way to pray __________________________________________ in all that we do.
30. Luke teaches that praying is ___________________________ for Christian life
We must take time to _____________________________, to put

______________________________________________________, and to ask for

______________________________________________
31. The theme of ________________________________________ is evident from
the opening verses of the Gospel and is often connected with prayer.
32. The most joyous occasion of all, though, is
______________________________________.
33. In the first-century society where Jesus lived, women were considered inferior to
men with no right to _________________________________, possessing limited
__________________________, and having no
_____________________________________.
34. Jesus attitude toward women was oppositely _________________ and
_____________________________
35. Give five examples of women found in Lukes Gospel.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
36. List the two parables that contain women and discuss the point each makes.
a.
b.
37. Most significant, it is women who witnessed what three events
a.
b.
c.
38. These women were the first to proclaim his resurrection to the
____________________ and other disciples
39. T or F. (If false, explain why) The Apostles believed the women when they told
them about the resurrection.
40. T or F. (If false, explain why) Women played only a small role in the development
of the early Church.
41. Identify the role of the following women in Acts.
a. Mary, the mother of John Mark
b. Lydia-

c. Tabitha42. _______________________ who were especially powerless without the

protection of their husbands in a patriarchal society, were especially
______________________________ by the apostles.
43. What woman in Lukes Gospel is the model of faith?
__________________________
44. She perfectly fulfills the criteria Jesus states for true discipleship:
_____________________ the word of God and putting it
____________________________.
45. __________________ illustrates well a major Lucan theme: Gods
_________________________________________ for
______________________.
46. List and discuss the four beliefs Catholic hold about Mary.
a.

b.
c.
d.
Pages 189196 Jesus: A Compassionate Messiah and Universal Savior
47. Jesus identifies with the _____________________ and
______________________. He himself comes to us _____________________.
48. T or F. (If false, explain why) Shepherds were social outcasts.
49. T or F. (If false, explain why) Jesus parents were poor, evidenced by the
presentation of two turtledoves at Jesus presentation.
50. More than the other three Gospels, Luke reassures the _______________ and
warns the _____________
51. Jesus teaches that love for the poor manifested in
_________________________________, is a requirement for his disciples.

52. Luke is the only Gospel to present the story of Lazarus and the rich man. Retell
the story.

53. What does Lazarus name mean? ___________________________________ or

_________________________________________________
54. ___________________________________________ of God and others, with
________________________ for the _________________ and
______________________, are mandatory for the followers of Jesus.
55. By reaching out to Zacchaeus, Jesus was enacting a living parable of
______________________________________.
56. What was Zacchaeus reaction to Jesus love?
57. What is the timeless message of the good Samaritan?
__________________________________________________________________
58. The setting for this parable has a _____________________ testing Jesus, asking
him ____________________________________________________________
59. The man then added a further question:
___________________________________________?
a. What was the expected answer to this question?
b. What was Jesus response to this question?
60. This Samaritan was not only good; his love was heroic. Explain why.
61. Many have called Lukes _____________________________ the very heart of
the entire Gospel. It contains three memorable and critically important parables.
List them and give there meaning.
a.
b.
c.

62. In the third parable, the father gives his son all the symbols of a free man
(______________) and privileges of being a member of the family
(_________________ and ________________)
63. Jesus tells these stories to __________________ his actions. Through them he is
telling his audience-and us:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ This should
bring you much ________________, __________________, and a desire to
________________ everyone.
64. T or F. (If false, explain why) The most common title for Jesus in Luke is teacher.
65. Why does Luke use this lofty title to describe the actions of the historical Jesus?
66. Luke presents Jesus as a ______________________, from the Greek word for
_________________________.
67. Jesus death is a _______________________, an example for all of how
_________________________, _________________, _____________________,
and compassionate Jesus is even in his darkest hour.
68. During his passion and crucifixion, he continues to minister to others. Give three
examples of this.
a.
b.
c.
69. Luke concludes his Gospel with the ______________________ appearances of
Jesus.
70. The __________________ story is especially important because it summarizes
the ______________________________________. Why is this appropriate?
Explain.
71. It is while Jesus _____________________________ with them that they
recognize the risen Lord.
72. As Acts shows us, the ritual of _____________________________________ and
_______________________________________ in Jesus name was carried on by
the earliest Christians.
Pages 196-199 Overview of the Acts of the Apostles

73. T or F. (If false, explain why) Life in the early Church was easy. People accepted
and loved one another as Jesus did.
74. Among the prominent deacons chosen to care for the people was
________________________, who became the first _____________________.
75. A second major section of Acts show how ___________________, one of the
Greek-speaking deacons, preached the good news to the
_______________________________.
76. They severely reprimanded ______________________________________ who
thought he could buy the gift of the __________________________________
77. Acts 9 recounts the conversion of ______________________ on the road to
___________________________. This pivotal event in the history of Christianity
transformed _________________ to ________________ who would become the
apostle to the ___________________________.
78. What convinced Peter that the Lord wanted to open up the Gospel to Gentiles?
79. In Jerusalem, King Herod began to persecute the Church and killed
____________________, the brother of John. He arrested
____________________, who miraculously ______________________________
____________________.
80. T or F. (If false, explain why) Paul and Barnabas first preached in the synagogues,
were rejected, and then went to preach to the Gentiles and were accepted.
81. Paul and Barnabas did not required Gentile converts to submit to
__________________________ before baptism. This controversy resulted in a
meeting in ___________________________ ( A.D. _______)
82. ______________________, the brother of the Lord, also spoke at this assembly
and agreed that Gentile-Christians should be free of most of the restrictions of the
____________.
83. The exceptions were few. List the three exceptions.
a.
b.
c.
84. T or F. (If false, explain why) Paul had no success in Ephesus.

85. Eventually, in _______________________, the Romans arrested Paul because of

___________________________________ directed against him.
86. ___________________ kept Paul under house arrest for nearly two years.
87. T or F. (If false, explain why) Festus proposed taking Paul before the Sanhedrin.
88. Paul invoked his right as a ________________________________ - a trial in one
of ____________________ courts in Rome.
89. Luke avoids telling us about Pauls ___________________________ in Rome
and his eventual condemnation to death by __________________________.
90. Luke ends his two-volume work not on a sad note of Pauls death, but hinting at a
______________________________ - the
____________________________________.